Unknown Fezzes

Fezzes of Unknown Origin

If you have an idea on where any of these fezzes may have originated, please stop by the contact page and let us know!

This piece is only a half mystery. Purchased at auction, this is the second fez in the collection that has been sewn to make it shorter (the other being the Chinar Grottoettes piece.) We do know that this piece belonged to some sort of Shrine related group, thanks to the emblem on the front (which is actually a small pin.) We believe this fez belonged to a ladies group for few reasons; first, the fez is small, making it perfect for a lady’s head. Second, women tend to favor white fezzes. Lastly, the tassel is on the right, whereas men’s groups usually wear the tassel on the left. Our research has been unable to turn up any Shrine related groups called Naomi, so this is where our knowledge ends.

This fez is one of the more random finds from online auctions. It’s a simple white fez, made by Lehmburg and Sons in Philadelphia. Obviously, it was a hometown piece because of the abbreviation “Phila.” Muezzin is an Arabic word for a religious figure who acts in a similar capacity to the sexton of a church. Outside of these details, we know nothing of this fez.

This is another fez we know little about. Our best guess dates the fez from the 30’s or 40’s, but it could be later. The wool, in a green color, has some pitting, but the emblem remains intact. It reads KRJO, but we’re unsure of the order on the abbreviation. It also contains the number 5. It looks like the emblem is a rolling pin or perhaps a wooden paddle, overlaid with two clothes pins. The tassel is in good shape and bright yellow. This is definitely a mystery piece that we hope to uncover more information about some day!